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For context I am potential first time dog owner. I want to do as much research as possible to ensure I am making an informed decision and can provide a good stable home for them.

I went to see this little chihuahua at home (where he was bred) last night to potentially purchase him. A few potential concerns have arisen and I left feeling very unsure.

Little man is 5 months old and last one of the litter to go. He is peeing on puppy pads but isn’t allowed outdoors yet. He was VERY timid and was running away/growling at me a little bit however was ok when I held him. He seemed very scared of me. I don’t think much training has been done so far and his socialisation seems quite limited. As far as I could tell they haven’t started on basic things like sit, stay etc. He has not been on any walks yet. When I asked about separation anxiety/barking I got a vague answer about him growling at another dog when he went for his vaccines at the vet.

Owners are obviously quite keen to get rid of him. My main concerns are that I’ve missed the crucial socialisation window and will struggle with training, other dogs and meeting new people. As an inexperienced owner the last thing I want is to buy a dog I am not ready for/can’t handle. Is it too late to socialise and train him?? Are these actual red flags or is this normal for a puppy this age?

Any advice would be appreciated. He is SO cute but unfortunately I left the interaction feeling a bit deflated and really unsure 😭😭

Basically as the title says! We have had our little one for about a month and she is incredibly attached to me. My husband works from home and when I leave she stays on our bed all day and doesn’t really interact. Yesterday she peed once (inside which is unusual for her) and this morning my husband took her out so I could get a few more minutes sleep and she peed on him and ran right back to me. If I leave a room she immediately follows me.

So I guess it’s two things:1. Way more attachment to me and 2. Seems slightly afraid of husband. He is also getting frustrated with her which I assume she can sense.

Any advice welcome!!

My little guy loves to chew everything, including my hands

How did you get your pups to stop biting without scaring them?

We have a 13 week Havanese puppy we’ve had since he was 8 weeks old. He’s quite an energetic and happy guy.

We’re planning on taking an hour long flight. Unfortunately he seems to have a so-so relationship with his Sherpa bag.

With a month to go. Any tips on how we can proceed?

Hi all, my golden retriever pup is now approaching 4 months, we are in (I hope) peak teething phase and she’s chewing everything, and I mean everything. I done a Google search for chew sticks suitable for puppy’s that might buy me 20 mins peace and quiet. I got rabbit ears, she ate it in about 2 mins. I got something called a bully/pizzle stick. She ate the whole stick in 5 mins, I read these can last hours and hours. I got some antlers she has no interest is these, same as the benebone which was recommended to me by a friend, dog doesn’t touch it. Where am I going wrong? or is my puppy an actual raptor who can chew through bone with ease

Hey everyone!

Just after a bit of advice with my 10 week old Neo Mastiff x Cane Corso pup.

She’s actually pretty good with the basics. Shes knows sit, stay, down, and will come most of the time, but her name recognition and recall aren’t great. A lot of the time she just doesn’t respond to her name, especially if there’s anything else going on, and I have to keep trying to get her attention before she’ll listen. Once I’ve got her focus she’ll usually do what I ask unless she’s feeling particularly stubborn (generally when she’s tired and uninterested), it’s just getting her to tune in that’s the hard part. She’s also not very food driven which makes training a bit tricky since treats don’t really excite her much.

Just wondering if anyone has tips for getting better recall and name response (especially with distractions), building more engagement/focus, what to use for training if your dog isn’t super into food

I know she’s still young, just want to make sure I’m on the right track early.

Appreciate any help!

7.5 months old Maltipoo.

I’m fine waking up around 7-7:30 for now, I mean she’s a puppy and she usually sleeps by 9:30pm.

But, before her, I was flexible with my sleeps and on weekends I slept in. Is it possible for them to be flexible with you?

also idk who else experience this but she sometimes wake up way earlier that she usually does and is unable to go to sleep after I take her potty, she throws a tantrum.